However, the working group does recommend a ban on pit bulls for people who have committed certain types of crimes related to violence or cruelty to animals.

Ste-Adèle widens ban

Meanwhile, the town of Ste-Adèle has expanded its pit bull ban to include all dangerous dogs, regardless of breed.

The Laurentian town changed its rules when it hired the SPCA to handle animal control.

“People weren’t identifying their pit bulls as pit bulls,” mayor Robert Milot said. “In their pet licence they classified them as mix breeds, so there was way of controlling what kind of dogs they were.”

Under the new system, a dog that attacks another person or animal will be evaluated by SPCA veterinarians. If it’s deemed to be dangerous, it will be euthanized.

“We’re hoping the [Quebec public security] minister will adopt a pit bull ban. That will take care of one type of breed,” Milot said.

“In the meantime, we banned all types of dangerous dogs. We are more protected than were before.”